New Jersey Statutes 26:2H-12.97. Definitions relative to the prevention of social isolation in certain facilities
Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 26:2H-12.97
- person: includes corporations, companies, associations, societies, firms, partnerships and joint stock companies as well as individuals, unless restricted by the context to an individual as distinguished from a corporate entity or specifically restricted to one or some of the above enumerated synonyms and, when used to designate the owner of property which may be the subject of an offense, includes this State, the United States, any other State of the United States as defined infra and any foreign country or government lawfully owning or possessing property within this State. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
- State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
“Cohorting” means the same as that term is defined by section 1 of P.L.2019, c.243 (C. 26:2H-12.87). “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Health.
“Department” means the Department of Health.
“Long-term care facility” or “facility” means a nursing home, assisted living facility, comprehensive personal care home, residential health care facility, or dementia care home licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C. 26:2H-1 et seq.).
“Religious and recreational activities” includes any religious, social, or recreational activity that is consistent with the resident’s preferences and choosing, regardless of whether the activity is coordinated, offered, provided, or sponsored by facility staff or by an outside activities provider.
“Resident” means a senior citizen or other person who resides in a long-term care facility.
“Social isolation” means a state of isolation wherein a resident of a long-term care facility is unable to engage in social interactions and religious and recreational activities with other facility residents or with family members, friends, and external support systems.
L.2020, c.113, s.1.